Peru throws air force funding lifeline The Peruvian air force, which is suffering severe budgetary constraints, has been handed an $87.7 million lifeline by its government for modernisation and overhaul of the fleet. Within the next 90 days, Russian state arms exporter Rosboronexport is expected to sign a deal to return to the air Antonov An-32 Cline transports, Mil Mi-17 Hip and Mi-25 Hind helicopters - the Mi-25s have been grounded since last year. The agreement will also provide technical assistance for the air force's RSKMiG-29 Fulcrums and SukhoiSu-25/UBFrogfoot fighters. It is possible that the deal will also cover either the supply of two Mi-172s or the conversion of two existing airframes for VIP duties.
Source: Flight International